Author: writerkford
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Your Beautiful Family: Different But Needed…
These three were the sons of Noah, and from these the whole earth was populated. – Genesis 9:19 When you think of your own family, you know well the make-up and dynamics of it. Some might relate to being a boy mom, single parent of teens, newlywed couple, adoptive parents, single or married with adult children, dad…
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Month of May: Setting Wiser Intentions
Every month’s beginning is a fresh start. It’s another chance to live life with intention, setting the tone for what you believe to be wise for you, your family, and other pursuits. Every month end, I take stock of my personal and family life. What worked well? What didn’t work well? What was stressful? What…
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Let the Children Live…
April is National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time when child wellness and child welfare organizations across the U.S. elevate the importance of creating systems and programs that put children and families first. (https://preventchildabuse.org/buildingtogether2023/) Putting children and families first was also a goal for those existing many years ago. Take for instance some Hebrew…
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Post Easter Reflection: The God Who Lingers
The Resurrection Holiday can remind us of the lengths that God will go to love, pursue, and commit to us. The cross of Calvary is proof that God would spare nothing – not even His only Son – to redeem humanity. And still God’s love doesn’t stop there in the Resurrection story. Yes, Jesus died…
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Back to New Brunswick, Part Two…
Recently, I visited New Brunswick, New Jersey for a school event to commemorate National Read Across America Day. I wrote about my history with New Brunswick in a previous post – HERE. There are so many memories about how I began fundamental training in the vicinity that helped catapult my work with families years ago.…
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2023 Gift: Making New Memories
There are some things that we long to leave behind as we venture forward in 2023. Many are dealing with issues head on, have sought help if needed (spiritual accountability, counseling, mentorship, etc.), and sense a readiness to fully receive and extend the love of God in their new beginning. This reality was also true…
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The Radiant Ones…
Those who look to him (God) for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. Psalm 34:5 Have you ever experienced “the glow” or witnessed others with “the glow” that surpasses a bronze sun tan, moisturizing lotion, or beautiful makeup application? “The glow” can be described as the inner…
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Darling, What If You Can?
Has the phrase “I can’t” impacted you lately? If so, keep reading… Consider the following biblical passage: Luke 13: 10-17 English Standard Version (ESV) A Woman with a Disabling Spirit 10 Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She…
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Home Is…
Home is not necessarily a physical place. That’s why we have the capability of building it – no matter what our circumstances are. The enemy has been after the home. The houses he can take. It is HOME he CAN NOT overthrow!! — https://keturahford.org/
Keturah A. Ford 